FORS 153 - Forest Resource Calculations

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement test score, a grade of “S” or “C-” or better in M 065~, or instructor’s consent.
This course involves resource data manipulation for planning and analysis with a concentration on typical natural resource problems encountered in the daily work routine. (Fall Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Understand and apply quantitative concepts and reasoning using numerical data.
Understand and explain basic statistical and sampling techniques.
Collect information, organize and analyze data, and interpret various representations of data, including graphs/tables as needed to address a variety of problems.
Use problem solving strategies, including arithmetical, algebraic, or statistical methods and exhibit logical thinking in order to solve problems.
Recognize and explain similarities as well as differences from one set of data to another.
Use mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and draw inferences from them.
Perform arithmetic, algebraic and statistical operations both mentally and using appropriate tools.
Understand and explain the need for resource problem solving methods.
Develop skill in using proper units of measure for natural resource problems one will encounter in the field.